'Serenade Strokes' Chest

Inspired by the ancient hollowed-out tree trunks that were used to carry the possessions of those on the move, this chest of drawers accommodates the personal items of a less nomadic lifestyle.

 

Beautifully executed, the chest has been made from a single tree of English oak – lovingly nurtured by generations of foresters since its planting in 1740, up to its felling in 1980. With precise detailing, the grain runs continuously around the form, matching at each junction and allowing the drawers and carcase to move in harmony with changes in humidity. Lined in scented Lebanon cedar, the scorched oak drawers have central runners to minimise friction in use.